Java Application Engineer Jobs

Explore Java Application Engineer opportunities for experienced professionals building, enhancing, and supporting business-critical software. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including roles focused on Java application development, enterprise platforms, and modern cloud-based systems.

What Java Application Engineers Do

Java Application Engineers design, develop, test, and maintain applications using Java and related technologies. Depending on the role, responsibilities may include translating business requirements into technical solutions, building APIs and services, integrating databases and third-party systems, improving performance, and supporting applications throughout their lifecycle.

Skills and Technologies

Employers commonly seek strong Java programming skills, object-oriented design knowledge, and experience with frameworks such as Spring. Roles may also involve REST APIs, microservices, SQL and relational databases, automated testing, version control, CI/CD, and cloud platforms. Familiarity with application security, distributed systems, and Agile practices can also be valuable.

Career Opportunities

Java application engineering roles are found across industries that rely on reliable, scalable software, including financial services, healthcare, technology, retail, and government. Experienced engineers may advance into senior or lead engineering positions, software architecture, platform engineering, or technical management, depending on their interests and background.

Find Java Application Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to discover vetted Java Application Engineer openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its responsibilities, required technologies, experience level, and compensation details, then focus your search on roles that match your skills and career goals.

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$175K - $265K *

Innovate the future of software development by modernizing legacy systems with microservices architecture, leveraging Java Spring Boot and AWS technologies in an Agile environment, while fostering col...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$184K - $250K *

Lead a high-performing engineering team to innovate and enhance AI-driven solutions, shaping the future of customer shopping experiences through strategic technical leadership and operational excellen...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Transform web experiences by leading full-stack feature delivery, architecting backend systems, and improving performance for users while collaborating with diverse teams in a fast-paced, impactful en...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $155K *

Lead the development of innovative real-time event-based systems, empowering teams to create bonus mechanics independently. Collaborate in a dynamic environment using Go, Typescript, React, SQL, and K...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's committed to transforming complex data into actionable insights. Utilize your expertise in data visualization and analytics to drive decision-making and enhance stakeholder engageme...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $175K *

Contribute to building scalable scheduling solutions for restaurant teams by designing, developing, and delivering software systems that enhance operational efficiency, profitability, and employee sat...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize AI inference performance across the stack. You'll implement cutting-edge techniques, enhance model efficiency, and drive impactful solutions in a fast-paced environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive your career by optimizing AI inference performance across the stack. Collaborate on cutting-edge techniques to enhance model efficiency and speed, directly impacting customer experience in a fas...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the optimization of cutting-edge AI inference techniques, enhancing performance and efficiency across the stack. Collaborate with teams to implement innovative solutions that directly impact mod...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in AI by optimizing inference performance across the stack. Collaborate on cutting-edge techniques to enhance model efficiency and speed, directly impacting customer experience in a f...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive the optimization of AI inference performance across the stack, implementing cutting-edge techniques to enhance model efficiency and speed. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impa...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $179K *

Engineer innovative cloud-native applications by designing, implementing, and improving secure solutions. Collaborate with cutting-edge technologies and mentor engineers to foster a culture of continu...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $179K *

Help us drive innovation by mentoring agile teams to deliver impactful digital solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to design, implement, and enhance secure, cloud-native applications...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and maintain scalable data infrastructures that enhance operational systems and analytics. Collaborate with military and engineering teams to deliver secure, reliable dat...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $199K *

Drive transformative digital solutions by mentoring agile teams and delivering secure, cloud-native applications. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to innovate and implement impactful sof...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$127K - $170K *

Join us to lead complex technical initiatives, providing hands-on expertise while shaping architecture and design. Influence roadmaps, mentor engineers, and drive modernization across systems, ensurin...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$127K - $170K *

Engineer complex technical solutions while leading high-risk initiatives. Drive architectural decisions, mentor teams, and resolve critical production issues across multiple systems, ensuring alignmen...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $195K *

Optimize the architecture and design of financial applications, leading development teams to implement best practices and innovative solutions while ensuring compliance with enterprise standards and e...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Software Engineer, shaping innovative reporting and analytics UIs. Leverage your full-stack expertise to enhance user experiences, drive delivery, and collaborate on data-driv...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Join us to enhance and deliver secure, scalable software solutions while leading an agile team. Utilize AI-assisted engineering practices to improve code quality and operational outcomes across divers...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $181K *

Shape the future of technology by designing scalable architectures for cloud migration and microservices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, optimize performance, and enhance...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by contributing to data-driven platforms and automation. Collaborate to design, develop, and maintain scalable software systems, ensuring robust support for enterprise applications th...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of materials by designing innovative Ceramic Coatings that meet customer needs. Drive projects from concept to production, collaborate cross-functionally, and enhance performance...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform data into actionable insights by building and maintaining data-driven platforms. Join us in enhancing automation solutions and ensuring system reliability for enterprise-scale applications w...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $194K *

Empower your career by tackling complex challenges in distributed systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable solutions that enhance enterprise governance and user experiences...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Java Application Engineer do?question toggle

    A Java Application Engineer develops and maintains software applications using Java. The work can include designing services, building APIs, integrating databases, testing code, resolving production issues, and improving application performance.

  • What skills are commonly required for Java Application Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Common requirements include Java, object-oriented programming, application design, and experience with frameworks such as Spring. Employers may also look for API development, SQL, testing, cloud services, CI/CD, and knowledge of secure, scalable software practices.

  • How much do Java Application Engineers earn?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, location, experience, and responsibilities. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so candidates can explore qualifying Java Application Engineer opportunities and review salary details in individual listings.

  • Where can Java Application Engineers work?question toggle

    Java Application Engineers work in a range of sectors, including finance, healthcare, technology, retail, and government. Many organizations hire them to build and support enterprise applications, digital services, and cloud-based platforms.

  • What career paths can follow a Java Application Engineer role?question toggle

    With experience, Java Application Engineers may move into senior or lead engineering roles, software architecture, platform engineering, or technical management. Career options depend on individual skills, interests, and an employer’s opportunities.